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Kathmandu
kat-man-DOO
Kathmandu (name) means the capital and largest city of Nepal. Example: “Trekkers often fly into Kathmandu before heading up toward Everest base camp.”
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The capital and largest city of Nepal.
"Trekkers often fly into Kathmandu before heading up toward Everest base camp."
"Nepal’s new road connecting the Everest region to Kathmandu promises to transform travel and commerce, fueling hopes for economic growth while raising environmental concerns."
— Sangam Prasain, Road to Everest: Nepal opens new link to the top of the world (2025)
How to use Kathmandu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNepal's capital city, sitting in a valley in the Himalayas.
Common pairings
fly into Kathmandu
the streets of Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley
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Etymology
From Nepali, ultimately from Sanskrit words meaning "wood" and "pavilion" — a nod to a temple said to have been built from a single tree.
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What does “Kathmandu” mean?
The word “Kathmandu” means the capital and largest city of Nepal. In plain terms, nepal's capital city, sitting in a valley in the Himalayas.
How do you pronounce “Kathmandu”?
“Kathmandu” is pronounced kat-man-DOO (/ˌkæt.mænˈdu/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kathmandu” in a sentence?
Here is “Kathmandu” used in a sentence: “Trekkers often fly into Kathmandu before heading up toward Everest base camp.”
What part of speech is “Kathmandu”?
“Kathmandu” is a name.
Where does the word “Kathmandu” come from?
The word “Kathmandu” comes from Sanskrit. From Nepali, ultimately from Sanskrit words meaning "wood" and "pavilion" — a nod to a temple said to have been built from a single tree.
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